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ORDINANCE NO. O
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 46d-14, REVISED
CIVIL STATUTES OF TEXAS, APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 88-147
OF THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD WHICH
ADOPTS THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE PREVENTION STANDARDS,
JUNE 1988 EDITION [AND THEREBY CREATES THE BOARD OF
APPEALS OF THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT;
PROVIDES FOR THE SELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE OF MEMBERS;
PROVIDES FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS, MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES
THEREFOR; PRESCRIBES THE AUTHORITY AND POWERS OF THE BOARD ___
OF APPEALS; PROVIDES FOR APPEAL FROM DECISIONS OF THE
BUILDING OFFICIAL AND FIRE CHIEF; PROVIDES FOR A STAY OF
PROCEEDINGS UPON APPEAL; PROVIDES FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE
BUILDING CODE; PROVIDES FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE FIRE CODE;
PROVIDES FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE ELECTRICAL CODE; PROVIDES
FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MECHANICAL CODE; PROVIDES FOR THE
ADOPTION OF THE PLUMBING CODE; PROVIDES FOR THE ADOPTION
OF THE ENERGY CODE; AND MAKES IT UNLAWFUL TO UNDERTAKE THE
CONTRACT AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE PROTECTION, MECHANICAL,
PLUMBING, IRRIGATION OR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT A
PROPER LICENSE TO DO THE WORK; PROVIDES FOR INSPECTION AND
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS; AND PROVIDES FOR A FINE NOT
TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200) FOR ANY VIOLATION
THEREOF]; AND PROVIDING THAT SAID RESOLUTION NO. 88-147 OF
THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD SHALL
HAVE THE SAME FORCE AND EFFECT WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF
THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AS AN ORDI-
NANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH WOULD
HAVE IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 8.F. of the Contract and Agreement Between the
City of Dallas, Texas, and the City of Fort Worth, Texas, provides
that the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board shall have
the power, by a duly adopted order, to adopt and enforce rules and
regulations for the orderly, safe, efficient and sanitary operation
of the Airport, and to prescribe reasonable penalties for the breach
of any rule or regulation not exceeding Two Hundred Dollars ($200)
fine; and
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WHEREAS, Article 46d-14, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, and
Section 8.F. of~the Contract and Agreement provide that such orders
by said Airport Board shall become effective only upon approval of
the governing bodies of the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth and pub-
lication as therein provided; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the foregoing, the Dallas-Fort Worth
International Airport Board, on the 7th day of June, 1988, passed,
approved and ordered Resolution No. 88-147, which adopts the
Construction and Fire Prevention Standards, June 1988 Edition, and
thereby creates the Board of Appeals of the Dallas-Fort Worth
International Airport; provides for the selection and term of office
of members; provides for public hearings, meetings and procedures
therefor; prescribes the authority and powers of the Board of
Appeals; provides for appeals from decisions of the Building
Official and Fire Chief; provides for a stay of proceedings upon
appeal; provides for the adoption of the Building Code; provides for
the adoption of the Fire Code; provides fo.r the adoption of the
Electrical Code; provides for the adoption of the Mechanical Code;
provides for the adoption of the Plumbing Code; provides for the
adoption of the Energy Code; and makes it unlawful to undertake the
contract and installation of fire protection, mechanical, plumbing,
irrigation or electrical equipment without a proper license to do
the work; provides for inspection and for the issuance of permits;
and provides for a fine not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200) for
any violation thereof.; and
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WHEREAS, the Airport Board has requested that the City Council
of the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth approve its said Resolution
No. 88-147 in order that it may become effective as aforesaid; and
WHEREAS, the subject matter of this Ordinance and of said
Resolution No. 88-147 is of imperative public need and necessity in
the protection of the health, safety and morals of the inhabitants,
users and visitors of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport,
and is deemed necessary by the Fort Worth City Council for the oper-
ation, regulation, protection and policing, and the management,
government and use thereof, and this ordinance is an emergency
measure and shall be effective upon its adoption;
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That all of the declarations and findings contained in the pre-
amble of this ordinance are made a part hereof and shall be fully
effective as a part of the ordained subject matter of this ordi-
nance.
SECTION 2.
That Resolution No. 88-147 of the Dallas-Fort Worth
International Airport Board, a duly certified copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance by reference, is
hereby approved.
SECTION 3.
That, after publication of a substantive statement relative to
the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Construction and Fire
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Prevention Standards, June 1988 Edition, and the penalty for the
violation thereof, in a newspaper of general circulation in each of
the counties of Dallas and Tarrant, stating that a breach of any
provision of the said Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
Construction and Fire Prevention Standards, June 1988 Edition, will
subject the violator to the infliction of a penalty, and stating
that the full text of said Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
Construction and Fire Prevention Standards, June 1988 edition, is on
file in the principal office of the Board where the same may be read
by any interested party, the said Resolution No. 88-147 shall there-
after have the same farce and effect within the boundaries of the
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport as an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Fort Worth would have in the City of Fort
Worth, and said penalties shall be enforced in the same manner in
which penalties prescribed by ot~ier ordinances of the City of Fort
Worth are enforced.
SECTION 4.
That this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and
after its passage in accordance with the provisions of the Charter
of the City of Fort Worth, and it is accordingly so ordered.
APPROVED AS `I'O FORM AND LEGALITY:
/~~ City Attorney
Date:
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STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF DALLAS )
COUNTY OF TARRANT )
I, Oris W. Dunham, Jr., Executive Director of the Da11asJFort Worth International
Airport and custodian of its official records, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a
true and correct copy of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board's
Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution and Admendments to the Code,
dated June,l988.
Oris W. Dunham, Jr., Executive Director
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
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Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE PREVENTION STANDARDS RESOLUTION
AND
AMENDMENTS TO THE CODES
JUNE, 1988
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Part One - Construction and Fire Preventi n t n ar
o S a d ds Resolution
Section 1 Title ...................................................... 1-1
Section 2 Purpose .................................................... 1-1
Section 3 Creation of Board of Appeals (BOA) ........
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Section 4 Composition of BOA: Selection of Members ..............
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Section 5 Ex-Officio Members ......................................... 1-3
Section 6 Meetings: Quorum .......................................... l-3
Section 7 Bylaws and Records ......................................... 1-3
Section 8 Authority and Power ......................................... 1-4
Section 9 Right of Appeal ...................... .
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1-4
Section !0 Agenda and Records ......................................... 1-5
Section 11 Hearing .................................................... 1-5
Section 12 Stay of Proceedings .......... ..
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Section 13 Building Code Adopted ....................................... 1-5
Sectior; Fire Code Adopted .......................................... 1-5
Section 15 Electrical Code Adopted ..................................... 1-6
Section 16 Mechanical Code Adopted .................................... l-6
Section 17 Plumbing Code Adopted ...................................... 1-6
Section 18 Energy Code Adopted ........................................ 1-6
Section 19 Conflicts Between Codes ..................................... l-7
Section 20 Licenses Required ........................................... 1-7
Section 21 Enforcement ............................................... 1-7
Section 22 Special Enactment .......................................... 1-8
Section 23 Conflicting Provisions ....................................... 1-8
Section 24 Severability Clause ............................
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1-8
Section 25 Penal Clause ............................................... 1-8
Section 26 Savings Clause .............................................. . 1-9
Section 27 Publication ................................................. 1-9
Section 28 Effective Date .............................................. 1-9
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Part Two -Building Code Amendments
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Reference to Adopted Building Code
Amendments:
Section 101 Title ...................................................... 2-1
Section 204 Board of Appeals ............................................ 2-1
Section 301 Permits Required ........................................... 2-1
Section 304(a) Fees ....................................................... 2-1
Section 305(g) Reinspections..........
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Section 402 ..••.•
Airport Defined........ .......... .............. ..
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Section 420 Signatory Airline Defined .................. ................. 2-2
Section 505 Allowable Floor Areas ....................................... 2-2
f Section 506 Allowable Area Increases ..................................... 2-3
~;' Section 507 Maximum Height of Buildings and Increases ..................... 2-4
_ Sectior 1 Access to Toilets and Other Facilities .......................... 2-4
,,~ Section 514 Fire Alarms -All Occupancies ................................ 2-4
I Section 601 Group A, Division 2.1 Occupancies Defined ..................... 2-4
Section 611 Aircraft Fueling Ramp Drainage .............................. 2-5
Section 612 Airport Terminal Loading Walkways ........................... 2-5
Section 912 Aircraft Hangars ............................................ 2-5
Section 1210(a) Fire Warning Systems ........................................ 2-5
Section 1213 Access to Buildings and Facilities ............................. 2-5
Section 1706(a) Shaft Enclosures -Exception 1 ................................ 2-6
Table No. 17-A Types of Construction -Fire-Resistive Requirements ...... , ..... 2-6
.Section 1807(a) Special Provisions for High-Rise Buildings ...................... 2-6
Section 1807(1) Area of Refuge ............................................. 2-6
Section 3302(aX2) Fixed Seating ............................................... 2-7
" Section 3305(g) Corridor Construction -Exception 1 ........................... 2-7
Section 3305(g) Corridor Construction -Exception 6 ........................... 2-7
Section 3309(a) Enclosures -Exception 1 ...................................
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3309(a)
Enclosures -Exception 4 .................................. .
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Section 3313(b) Exit Illumination ............................................ 2-8
Section 3314(d) Exit Signs .................................................. 2-8
Table No. 33-A Minimum Egress Requirements ................................ 2-9
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Section 3801(x)
Section 3801(d)
Section 3802
Section 3804
Section 3805(f)
Table No. 38-A
Appendix Chapter 1
Appendix Section 115
Appendix Section 125(x)3
Appendix Section 125(x)4
Appendix Section 125(a)10
Appendix Section 125(b)
Appendix Chapter 7
Fire Pumps .................................................2-9
Sprinkler and Standpipe Standards .............................2-9
Automatic Fire-Extinguishing Systems ........................2-10
Permissible Sprinkler Omissions ..............................2-11
Standpipe Access ...........................................2-11
Standpipe Requirements .....................................2-11
Life Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings ................2-11
Smoke Detectors ...........................................2-12
Smoke Detectors ...........................................2-12
Manual Fire Alarm System ..................................2-12
Access and Communication ..................................2-12
Sprinkler Alternatives ......................................2-13
Aviation Control Towers ....................................2-13
Part Three -Fire Code Amendments
Section 303 Standards .................................................. 3-1
Section 4.101 Permit Required 3-3
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Section 9.103 Definitions and Abbreviations (Airport) ......................... 3-4
Section 9.104 Definitions and Abbreviations (Bureau of Fire Prevention) ........ 3-4
Section 9.105 Definitions and Abbreviations (Fire Chief, Police Chief) .......... 3-4
Section 9.108 Definitions and Abbreviations (Fire Department) ................ 3-5
Section 10.207 Fire Apparatus Access Roads ................................. 3-5
Section 10.208 Premises Identification ...................................... 3-9
Section 10.301(x) Installation (Portable Fire Extinguishers) ................. . ..... 3-9
Section 10.301 Installation (Special Hazards) ................................. 3-9
Section 10.302(x) Maintenance (Fire Protection Systems) ......................... 3-9
Section 10.306 Fire Alarm System ..........................................3-9
Section 10.314 Fire Extinguishing Equipment for Protection of
Kitchen Grease Hoods and Ducts ........................... 3-10
Section 11.206 Combustible Materials Beneath Structures ..................... 3-10
Section 11.403 Asphalt Kettles ............................................ 3-10
Section 12.106(d) Stairways ................................................. 3-10
Section 24.103 Dispensing Flammable or Combustible Liquids .................. 3-10
Section 24.104(x) Transferring Fuel .......................................... 3-11
Section 27.102 Permits (Cellulose Nitrate Prohibited) ........................ 3-11
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Section 29.106 Approved Locations (Automotive Repair Garages) .............. 3-11
Section 30.101 Permits (Lumber Storage) ................................... 3-11
Section 31.101 General (Tire Re-Building Plants Prohibited) ................... 3-12
; Section 34.101 General (Cellulose Nitrate Film Prohibited) .................... 3-12
~ Section 34.102 Permits (Wrecking Yards, Junk or Waste Handling
Plants Prohibited) ........................................ 3-12
Section 36.101 Scope (Dry Cleaning with Combustible Liquids) ................. 3-12
Section 45.501 Operations Included (Automotive Undercoating Prohibited) ....... 3-12
'~' Section 45.701 General (Organic Peroxides in Coatings Prohibited) ............. 3-13
,~ Section 46.102 Permits (Fruit Ripening Processes Prohibited) .................. 3-13
., Section 49.109 Storage of Calcium Carbide in Buildings ....................... 3-13
!~ Section 49.110 Generators to be Approved (Acetylene Generators
Prohibited) .............................................. 3-13
~, Section 50.101 Scope (Manufacture of Organic Coatings Prohibited) ............ 3-13
Section 61.103 Design, Construction and Installation (Oil Burning
' E i ment) .
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3-14
~` Section ~~.106 Bulk Oxygen System at Consumer Sites ........................ 3-14
Section 75.301 Installation of Aboveground Containers (Cryogenic
`~ Fluids) .................................................. 3-14
Section 77.102 Scope (Explosives and Blasting Agents) ........................ 3-14
Section 77.106 General Requirements (Explosives and Blasting Agents) .......... 3-14
Section 77.201 Storage of Explosive ........................................ 3-15
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Section 77.202
Gunpowder ................................................
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Section 77.203(a) Class I Magazines .......................................... 3-15
~ Section 77.204(a) Class II Magazines .......................................... 3-15
~ Section 77.301 Use and Handling of Explosives ............................... 3-16
Section 77.302 Transportation of Explosives ................................. 3-16
~~ Section 77.305 Mixing Blasting Agents ...................................... 3-16
Section 77.401 Manufacturing, Assembling and Testing (Explosives
and Blasting Agents) ...................................... 3-16
` Section 78.102 Permits for Manufacturing, Sale and Discharge
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(Fireworks Prohibited) ........................... 3-17
Section 79.101 ::::::::
Scope (Flammable and Combustible Liquids) .......... . 3-17
Section 79.105(a) Design and Construction of Tanks ............................ 3-17
Section 79.204 Liquid Storage Warehouses .................................. 3-17
Section 79.301 General (Stationary Tank Storage) ............................ 3-17
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Section 79.401 General (Container and Portable Tank Storage) .................3-18
Section 79.402 Plans (Portable Tanks) ......................................3-18
Section 79.501 Restricted Locations (Stationary Tank Storage) ................. 3-18
Section 79.601 General (Underground Tank Storage) .......................... 3-18
Section 79.802 Inside Operations (Use, Dispensing, and Mixing of
Flammable Liquids) ....................................... 3-19
~~,~ Section 79.902 Storage (Service Stations) ................................... 3-19
Section 79.909 Service Stations Located Inside Buildings ...................... 3-19
Section 79.910 Marine Service Stations ..................................... 3-19
Section 79.1102 Permits (Drilling Operations Prohibited) ....................... 3-20
- Section 79.1401 Scope (Location of Bulk Plants) ..............
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Scope (Chemical Processing Plants Prohibited) . ........ . 3-20
Section 79.1601 Scope (Refineries and Distilleries Prohibited) .................. 3-20
~~ Section 79.1801 Scope (Dry Cleaning with Flammable Liquids Prohibited) ........ 3-20
Section 80.101 Scope (Hazardous Material Storage) ........................... 3-21
Section 80.106 Reactive and Unstable Materials ............................. 3-21
Section .109 Storage Cabinets for Hazardous Materials ..................... 3-21
Section 80.111 Identification of Aboveground Tanks and Vessels ................ 3-21
Section 83.101 Permits (Manufacture of Matches Prohibited) .................. 3-22
Section 85.101 Scope (National Electrical Code Adopted) ..................... 3-22
Appendix Adopted Appendices ........................................ 3-22
Appendix III-C Fire Alarm Requirements ................................... 3-23
Part Four -Electrical Code Amendments
Reference to Adopted Electrical Code
Amendments:
,` Section 203 Board of Appeals ............................................4-1
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Section 301(a) Permits ....................................................4-1
'" Section 304 ,..,,,.... .,, .,,,...,.
Fees...... ... ....... ... ........... .4-1
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Part Five -Mechanical Code Amendments
Reference to Adopted Mechanical Code
Amendments:
Section !O1 Title ...................................................... 5-1
Section 203 Board of Appeals ............................................ 5-1
Section 301(a) Permits ............................... ....
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Section 304 Fees ....................................................... 5-1
Part Six - Plumbing Code Amendments
Reference to Adopted Plumbing Code
Amendments:
Section 10.1 Title ...................................................... 6-1
Section 20.1 Administrative Authority ..................................... 6-1
Section 20.3 Violation and Penalties ....................................... 6-1
Section 20.5 Work Not Requiring a Permit ................................. 6-1
Section 20.7 Cost of Permit .............................................. 6-2
Section 20.14 Board of Appeals ............................................ 6-2
Section 102(c) Administrative Authority ..................................... 6-2
Part Seven -Enemy Code Amendments
Reference to Adopted Energy Code
Amendments:
Section 101.1 Title ......................................................7-1
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PART ONE
DALLAS-FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE PREVENTION STANDARDS RESOLUTION
A Board Resolution creating the Board of Appeals (BOA) of the Dallas-Fort Worth
International Airport (the Airport); providing for the selection and term of office of
members; providing for public hearings, meetings and procedures therefore; prescribing
the authority and powers of the Board of Appeals; providing for appeal from decisions of
the Building Official and Fire Chief; providing for a stay of proceedings upon appeal;
providing for the adoption of the Building Code; providing for the adoption of the Fire
Code; providing for the adoption of the Electrical Code; providing for the adoption of the
Mechanical Code; providing for the adoption of the Plumbing Code; providing for the
adoption of the Energy Code; making it unlawful to undertake the contracted installation
of fire protection, mechanical, plumbing, irrigation or electrical equipment without a
proper license to do such work; providing for the termination of the Board of Airport
Building Code of Appeals; providing that this resolution shall be cumulative; providing a
severability clause; providing a penal clause; providing a savings clause; providing for
publication in pamphlet form; providing for publication in a newspaper; and providing an
effective date.
SECTION I
TITLE
This resolution shall be known as the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution.
SECTION 2
PURPOSE
It is the specific intent of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board (the Airport
Board) that standards for construction and fire prevention be used for the health, safety
and welfare of all persons at the Airport. The Airport Board finds that construction and
fire prevention standards change from time to time and that these standards should stay
current with modern practices of construction and fire safety. In carrying out these
~~ purposes, it is the intent of the Airport Board that such construction and fire prevention
standards be adopted as outlined herein and that a Board of Appeals (BOA) be given
-, limited authority over matters pertaining thereto. The scope of the BOA is as set forth
below.
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V It is the intent of the Airport Board that compliance with the construction and fire
~' prevention standards contained herein is the responsibility of those persons and
businesses to which they apply; and that neither the BOA nor the Airport Board, its
members, agents and employees, shall be liable or responsible for any errors or omissions
arising out of the enforcement or failure to enforce these standards.
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SECTION 3
~, CREATION OF BOARD OF APPEALS (BOA)
~, The Airport Board hereby establishes a Board of Appeals (BOA) for the purpose of
determining the acceptability and adequacy of materials, equipment and methods of
construction and for interpretation of these standards. The Airport Board shall adopt
construction and fire prevention standards which will be applicable throughout the
Airport. Construction and fire prevention standards shall include but not be limited to
the Building Code, Fire Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and
Energy Code as may be adopted by the Airport Board and amended from time to time.
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COMPOSITION OF BOA: SELECTION OF MEMBERS
The BOA shall consist of five voting members who shall serve without compensation and
shall be selected in the following manner:
Place l: One architect -The architect will be selected alternatively by the Dallas and
Fort Worth chapters of the American Institute of Architects, upon consent of
the Airport Board, for terms of one year each. The initial term will be filled
by the Dallas Chapter to serve from the effective date of this resolution
through December 31, 1989, and thereafter for one year terms during odd-
numbered calendar years. The second term will be filled by the Fort Worth
Chapter to begin January 1, 1990, and during even-numbered calendar years
thereafter.
` Place 2: One electrical engineer -The electrical engineer shall be engaged in the
~, design of electrical systems for buildings.
Place 3: One mechanical engineer -The mechanical engineer shall be engaged in the
design of HVAC and plumbing systems for buildings.
Place 4: One structural engineer -The structural engineer shall be engaged in the
design of structural systems for buildings.
Places 2, 3, and 4 will be selected alternatively by the Fort Worth and Dallas
Chapters of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers, upon consent of the
Airport Board, for terms of one year for each in each discipline. The initial
term of each will be filled by the Fort Worth Chapter to serve from the
effective date of this resolution through December 31, 1989, and thereafter
for one year terms during odd-numbered calendar years. The second term of
each will be filled by the Dallas Chapter to begin January 1, 1990, and during
even-numbered calendar years thereafter.
Place 5: One fire protection specialist -Afire protection specialist will be selected by
the North Texas Chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, upon
consent of the Airport Board, for terms of one year each. The initial term
will begin on the effective date of this resolution and end on December 31,
1989. Thereafter, one year terms will coincide with calendar years.
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At such time as all members of the BOA are sworn in, the Board of Airport
Building Code of Appeals shall cease to exist and shall have no further powers
or duties. All cases and other matters pending at that time before the Board
of Airport Building Code of Appeals shall thereafter be under the jurisdiction
of the BOA for purposes of consideration and disposition. Thereafter,
whenever any reference to the Board of Airport Building Code of Appeals is
made in any reference prior to this resolution, such reference shall be deemed
to refer to the BOA as created herein.
SECTION 5
EX-0FFICIO MEMBERS
The Building Official and the Fire Chief or their designated representatives shall be ex-
officio non-voting members of the BOA. Ex-0fficio members will submit a report by
January 31 of each year recommending amendments to these construction and fire
prevention standards which shall contain an overview of the past year's operation. The
BOA may make recommendations through the Building Official or Fire Chief to the
Airport Board for amendments to standards accordingly.
The Building Official is hereby designated as the Senior Director of Planning and
Engineering of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Fire Chief is hereby designated as the Director of the Department of Public Safety
of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
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SECTION 6
MEETINGS: QUORUM
All meetings of the BOA shall be open to the public except as permitted by law and as is
in the interest of the Airport. Three (3) members of the BOA shall constitute a quorum
to transact business. Every matter before the BOA for vote shall require for final
passage the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present and voting. The first
meeting of the BOA following its appointment shall be at such time and place as called
by the Building Official. Thereafter the BOA shall hold meetings at such time and place
as called by the Chairman or one lawfully acting in that capacity.
SECTION 7
BYLAWS AND RECORDS
At its first meeting the BOA shall elect one of its members as Chairman, and he shall
keep a record of the proceedings and decisions, and a copy of same shall be filed in the
office of the Building Official. Thereafter, the BOA shall hold an organizational meeting
' - in January of each year, at which time it shall elect a Chairman before proceeding to
other matters of business. The BOA shall establish its own rules of procedure and shall
amend them from time to time as it deems necessary. The Building Official shall serve
~, as Secretary to the BOA.
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SECTION 8
~~ AUTHORITY AND POWER
r The BOA shall have the authority and power to:
1. Hear appeals on interpretations by the Building Official of the Building Code,
Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and Energy Code. The BOA may
modify in whole or in part or may affirm the interpretation of the Building
Official. The Building Official shall render a written interpretation within thirty
(30) days of a request by a person who has been aggrieved by a decision of the
Building Official. No interpretations shall be heard by the BOA until the Building
Official has rendered a written interpretation.
2. Hear appeals on interpretations by the Fire Chief of the Fire Code. T.he BOA may
modify in whole or in part or may affirm the interpretation of the Fire Chief. The
Fire Chief shall render a written interpretation within thirty (30) days of a request
by a person who has been aggrieved by a decision of the Fire Chief. No
interpretations shall be heard by the BOA until the Fire Chief has rendered a written
interpretation.
3. Approve alternate methods of construction and fire prevention where it is
impractical to meet the adopted construction and fire prevention standards,
provided that the BOA finds the same degree of suitability, strength, effectiveness,
fue resistance, durability, sanitation and safety exists in the alternate method as
intended by the standards.
4. Approve new methods of construction and fire prevention not covered by the
construction and fire prevention standards, provided that the BOA finds the same
degree of suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, sanitation
and safety exists in the new method as intended by the standards.
The BOA shall have no power to otherwise limit, modify or change these construction and
fire prevention standards.
SECTION 9
RIGHT OF APPEAL
~~~ Any person, firm, company or corporation aggrieved by any decision or order of the
Building Official or Fire Chief may appeal such decision or order to the BOA. Every
appeal must be in writing and must be filed in triplicate with the Building Official within
thirty (30) days from the date of the decision or order appealed from. The BOA shall not
„~! consider any appeal that is filed after the thirty (30) day period. Such appeal shall
contain appropriate reference to the decision or order appealed from, as well as the
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SECTION 10
AGENDA AND RECORDS
The agenda for the BOA shall be prepared by the Building Official and shall be posted as
required by law. All records and evidence pertinent to any appeal shall be transmitted to
the BOA and to the aggrieved party prior to the hearing. Records of all appeals shall be
kept in the office of the Building Official. The Building Official shall transmit copies of
appeal records to the Fire Chief.
SECTION 11
HEARING
The BOA shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing of an appeal and shall give notice of
the hearing in writing to the parties in interest. Parties may appear before the BOA in
person, by agent or by attorney. The BOA shall establish rules for the fair and efficient
conduct of the hearing and the just resolution to an appeal. The BOA shall notify the
appellant of its decision.
SECTION 12
STAY OF PROCEEDINGS
f An appeal shall stay all proceedings in connection with the decision or order appealed
"~ from, unless and until the Building Official or Fire Chief shall have certified to the BOA
after notice of appeal has been filed that a stay would cause an unreasonable risk of
~~ harm to life or damage to property. Any work done contrary to the order of the Building
Official or Fire Chief after filing an appeal hereunder, pending the determination of such
appeal, shall be subject to removal or repair should the order be affirmed. The cost of
removal or repair of the work done shall be borne solely by the person, firm, company or
corporation who was responsible for the work without consideration of mitigating or
extenuating circumstances.
SECTION 13
1985 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE ADOPTED
The Building Code of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board is hereby revised
and amended to conform to the 1985 edition of the Uniform Building Code of the
International Conference of Building Officials except as amended by separate exhibit
attached hereto and is hereby adopted as the Building Code and forms a part of the
Construction and Fire Prevention Standards from the effective date hereof.
SECTION 14
1985 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE ADOPTED
'~ The Fire Code of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board is hereby revised and
amended to conform to the 1985 edition of the Uniform Fire Code of the International
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Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs Association except as
amended by separate exhibit attached hereto and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code and
forms a part of the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards from the effective date
hereof.
SECTION 1 S
1987 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED
The Electrical Code of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board is hereby
revised and amended to conform to the 1987 edition of the National Electrical Code of
the National Fire Protection Association except as may be amended and the Uniform
Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code, 1987 Edition, of the
International Conference of Building Officials except as may be amended and together
are hereby adopted as the Electrical Code and together form a part of the Construction
and Fire Prevention Standards from the effective date hereof.
SECTION 16
1985 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE ADOPTED
The Mechanical Code of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board is hereby
rc ised and amended to conform to the 1985 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code of
the International Conference of Building Officials except as may be amended and is
hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code and forms a part of the Construction and Fire
Prevention Standards from the effective date hereof.
SECTION 17
1985 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED
The Plumbing Code of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board is hereby
revised and amended to conform to the 1985 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code of
the International Conference of Building Officials except as may be amended and is
hereby adopted as the Plumbing Code and forms a part of the Construction and Fire
Prevention Standards from the effective date hereof.
SECTION 18
1986 EDITION OF THE MODEL ENERGY CODE ADOPTED
The Energy Code of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board is hereby revised
and amended to conform to the 1986 edition of the Model Energy Code of the Council of
American Building Officials except as may be amended and is hereby adopted as the
Energy Code and forms a part of the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards from
the effective date hereof.
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SECTION 19
CONFLICTS BETWEEN CODES
Where in any specific case, requirements contained within the Electrical Code,
Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code or Energy Code conflict with requirements in the
Building Code or Fire Code, the requirements contained within the Building Code and
Fire Code shall prevail.
SECTION 20
LICENSES REQUIRED
Contractors providing the following work within the boundaries of Dallas-Fort Worth
International Airport shall be licensed respectively for the category of work performed
as regulated by the following:
Texas Insurance Code, Article 5.43-1, Portable Fire Extinguishers and Fixed Fire
Extinguisher Systems and Rules.
Texas Insurance Code, Article 5.43-2, Fire Alarms and Rules.
Texas insurance Code, Article 5.43-3, Fire Sprinkler Contractors and Rules
The Air Conditioning Contractor License Law, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 88-61 with
State endorsement for the category of work performed.
The Plumbing License Law, Article 6243-101, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes.
The Licensed Irrigators Act, Article 8751, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes.
Contracted electrical work regulated by the Electrical Code shall be performed under
the supervision of a licensed master electrician or licensed master sign electrician
respectively for the work undertaken. Said licensee shall hold a valid license obtained
under the approval of either the Dallas County Electrical Board or the Tarrant County
Electrical Board.
SECTION 21
ENFORCEMENT
The Building Official and Fire Chief shall enforce and execute all decisions and orders of
the BOA for which they are respectively responsible. Upon adoption by the various
municipalities within which the Airport is located, this resolution shall become an
ordinance of each respective municipality and shall be enforceable in the municipal
courts of the municipality within whose boundaries a violation occurs.
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SECTION 22
SPECIAL ENACTMENT
The provisions of this Resolution and the Codes which are a part hereof constitute a
special enactment in effect only within the boundaries of the Dallas-Fort Worth
International Airport, and are adopted in cooperation and concert with other Cities in
recognition of the unique and special requirements connected with the planning, building,
improvement, maintenance, operation, regulation, protection and policing of the Dallas-
Fort Worth International Airport. Neither Resolution nor the Codes shall be construed to
waive or set aside any provisions contained in other existing ordinances of any City or in
any law of the State of Texas. To the extent of any conflict between the existing or
future general ordinances of any City and this Resolution or the Codes hereunder, this
Resolution and the Codes hereunder shall prevail only within the boundaries of the
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and not otherwise.
SECTION 23
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
This resolution shall be cumulative of all provisions of previous actions of the Airport
~~ Board except where the provisions of this resolution are in direct conflict with the
provisions of previous Board Actions, in which event conflicting provisions of such
previous Board Actions are hereby repealed.
SECTION 24
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Airport Board that the sections,
paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this resolution are severable, and if any
phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this resolution shall be declared
unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction,
such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences,
paragraphs and sections of this resolution, since the same would have been enacted by
the Airport Board without the incorporation in this resolution of any such
unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION 25
PENAL CLAUSE
~'" Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to
_ comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of the Construction
and Fire Prevention Standards involving fire safety or public health and sanitation shall
h4 be fined not more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for each offense. Provided
however, if the 1968 Contract and Agreement between the Cities of Dallas and Fort
Worth is amended to allow the imposition of a penal sum greater than $200.00, then the
amended penal sum for violations involving fire safety or public health and sanitation
shall be applicable and may be imposed. Any person, firm or corporation who violates,
disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any
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of the provisions of the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards not involving fire
safety or public health and sanitation shall be fined not more than Two Hundred Dollars
~`~ ($200.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall
constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 26
SAVINGS CLAUSE
All rights and remedies of the Airport Board are expressly saved as to any and all
violations of the provisions of the Building Code, the Fire Code or any other codes
affecting construction or fire prevention which have accrued at the time of the effective
date of this resolution and, as to such accrued violations and ali pending litigation, both
civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such codes, same shall not be
affected by this resolution but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 27
PUBLICATION
,~ The Building Official is hereby authorized to publish this resolution in pamphlet form for
general distribution among the public, and the operative provisions of this resolution as
sc published shall be admissible in evidence in all courts without further proof than the
production thereof. The Building Official is hereby directed to publish the caption,
Sections 1 through 23, Section 25 and Section 28 of this resolution for two (2) days in
major newspapers of the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, as authorized by
V.T.C.A., Local Government Code §52.013.
SECTION 28
EFFECTIVE DATE
This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication
as required by law, and it is so ordained.
Department Director Executive Director Director of Finance
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Legal Cou sel to the Board
June 7 1988
f fective Date
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PART TWO
BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS
Reference To Ado ted Buildin Code: The 1985 Uniform Building Code as amended
erein is the Building Code of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Amendments:
SECTION 101
TITLE
Amend to read as follows:
Sec. 101. These regulations shall be known as the "Building Code," may be cited as such
and will be referred to herein as "this code."
SECTION 204
BOARD OF APPEALS
Amend to read as follows:
Sec. 204. Refer to Part One, Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution for
information pertaining to the Board of Appeals.
SECTION 301
PERMITS REQUIRED
Amend to read as follows:
Sec. 301. No building or structure regulated by this code shall be erected, constructed,
enlarged, altered, moved, improved, converted or demolished unless a separate permit
for each building or structure has first been obtained from the building official.
SECTION 304(x)
FEES
'" Amend to read as follows:
Sec. 304(a). Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section.
Exceptions: Fees shall not be assessed for the following:
`~ 1. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board Projects
2. Signatory Airline Projects
3. Federal, State and Local Government Projects
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SECTION 305(g)
REINSPECTIONS
Amend fourth paragraph to read as follows:
To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing upon
a form furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee in accordance with Table
No. 3-A.
SECTION 402
AIRPORT DEFINED
Sec. 402. Following definition of AGRICULTURE BUILDING add the following
definition:
Where the word 'Airport" appears in this Code, it shall, unless otherwise specifically
~'~ provided, be taken to mean the area within the boundaries of the Dallas-Fort Worth
International Airport.
SECTION 420
SIGNATORY AIRLINE DEFINED
Following definition of SHALL add the following definition:
A signatory airline is a certified air carrier or other who has executed Dallas-Fort Worth
Airport use agreement.
SECTION 505
ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREAS
Amend subsections (a) and (b) and the first paragraph of subsection 505(e) as follows:
(a) One-Story Areas:
1. The area of aone-story, unsprinklered building shall not exceed the limits set
forth in subsection 3802(a).
2. The area of aone-story, sprinklered building shall not exceed the limits set
forth in Table No. 5-C except as provided in Section 506.
(b) Areas of Buildings Over One-Story:
1. The total combined floor area for multi-story, unsprinklered buildings shall not
exceed the limits set forth in subsection 3802(a).
2. The total combined floor area for multi-story, sprinklered buildings may be
twice that permitted by Table No. 5-C for one story buildings, and the floor
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area of any single story shall not exceed that permitted for aone-story
building.
(c) Unchanged.
(d) Unchanged.
(e) Area Separation Walls. Refer to subsection 3802(a) for limited use of area
separation walls in unsprinklered buildings. Area separation walls may be used to
separate a building for classification of types of construction per Section 1701.
Each portion of a sprinklered building separated by one or more area separation
walls may be considered a separate building, provided the area separation walls
meet the following requirements: (remainder of subsection (e) unchanged).
SECTION 506
ALLOWABLE AREA INCREASES
Amend as follows:
Sec. 506(a) General. The floor area specified in Section 505 for sprinklered buildings may
be increased by one of the following: (Balance of subsection 506(a) unchanged).
(b) Unlimited Area. The area of any one- or two-story building of Group B and Group
H, Division 5 Occupancies shall not be limited, if the building is provided with an
approved automatic sprinkler system throughout, as specified in Chapter 38, and
entirely surrounded and adjoined by public ways or yards not less than 60 feet in
width.
Delete second paragraph of subsection (b).
(c) Automatic Sprinkler Systems. The areas specified in Table No. 5-C and Section
505(b) may be tripled in one-story buildings and doubled in buildings of more than
one story if the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system
throughout. The area increases permitted in this subsection may be compounded
with that specified in paragraphs 1, 2 or 3 of subsection (a) of this section. The
~~ increases permitted in this subsection shall not apply when automatic sprinkler
systems are installed under the following provisions:
1. Deleted.
2. Section 3802(f) for Group H, Divisions 1 and 2 Occupancies.
3. Substitution for one-hour fire-resistive construction pursuant to Section 508.
4. Section 1715, Atriums.
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SECTION 507
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS AND INCREASES
Amend the provisions following the final paragraph as follows:
The story limits set forth in Table No. S-D may be increased by one story if the building
is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system throughout. The increase in the
number of stories for automatic sprinkler systems shall not apply when the automatic
sprinkler systems throughout are installed under the following provisions:
1. Section 3802(f) for Group H, Division 1, 2 and 6 Occupancies.
2. Deleted.
3. Substitution for one-hour fire-resistive construction pursuant to Section
508.
4. Section 1715, Atriums.
See Chapters 6 to 12 inclusive for special occupancy provisions.
SECTION 511
ACCESS TO TOILETS AND OTHER FACILITIES
Amend to read as follows:
Sec. 511. Handicap standards and specifications adopted under Article 7 of the State
Purchasing and General Services Act, Tex. Rev. Cv. Stat. Ann. Art. 601(b) Elimination of
Architectural Barriers Act are adopted by reference as part of this code.
SECTION S 14
FIRE ALARMS -ALL OCCUPANCIES
New listing as follows:
Sec. 514. Except as provided in the Fire Code for omission, fire alarms as specified in
the Fire Code shall be provided in all occupancies within the boundaries of the Airport.
SECTION 601
GROUP A, DIVISION 2.1 OCCUPANCY DEFINED
Amend to read as follows:
Division 2.1. Any building or portion of a building having an assembly room with an
occupant load of 300 or more without a stage, including such buildings as Airport
terminal buildings and those used for educational purposes and not classed as Group E or
Group B, Division 2 occupancy.
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SECTION 611
AIRCRAFT FUELING RAMP DRAINAGE
New listing as follows:
Sec. 611. Aircraft fuel-ng ramp drainage shall comply with NFPA 415, 1987 edition.
SECTION 612
AIRPORT TERMINAL LOADING WALKWAYS
New listing as follows:
Sec. 612. Airport terminal loading walkways shall comply with NFPA 417, 1985 edition.
SECTION 912
AIRCRAFT HANGARS
New listing as follows:
Sec. 912. Aircraft hangars shall comply with NFPA 409, 1985 edition.
SECTION 1210(a)
FIRE WARNING SYSTEMS
Amend third paragraph to read as follows:
Required smoke detectors shall receive their primary power from the building wiring
when such wiring is serviced from a commercial source. Wiring shall be permanent and
without a disconnecting switch other than those required for overcurrent protection.
SECTION 1213
ACCESS TO BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
Amend to read as follows:
Sec. 1213. Refer to Section 511 for access requirements for the physically handicapped.
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SECTION 1706(a)
SHAFT ENCLOSURES -EXCEPTION 1
Amend EXCEPTION 1 to read as follows:
EXCEPTIONS:
1. In other than Group H, Group I, and Group R-1 Occupancies, an
enclosure will not be required for openings which serve only one
adjacent floor and are not connected with openings serving other floors
and which are not concealed within the building construction.
TABLE NO. 17-A
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
FIRE RESISTIVE REQUIREMENTS
Add footnotes 3 and 4 below Table 17-A:
3. See Section 1715 for atrium enclosures.
4. See Section 3309 for exit enclosures.
Add the reference for footnotes 3 and 4 to "Shaft .Enclosures" listed under the Building
Element column.
SECTION 1807(a)
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS
Amend to read as follows:
Sec. 1807(a). Scope. This section shall apply to all Group B, Division 2 Office Buildings
and Group R. Division 1 Occupancies, each having floors used for human occupancy
located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Such buildings shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 1807(c).
' SECTION 1807(1)
AREA OF REFUGE
Delete from code. Areas of refuge (compartmentation) alternate. Areas of refuge may
not be provided as an alternate to the required automatic sprinkler system. Delete any
~" references to compartmentation within Section 1807.
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SECTION 3302(aX2)
FIXED SEATING
Add the following at the end of this subsection:
Plans for fixed seating must be filed with the Bureau of Fire Prevention, Department of
Public Safety, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
SECTION 3305(g)
CORRIDOR CONSTRUCTION, EXCEPTION 1
Amend EXCEPTION 1 to read as follows:
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Corridors within occupancies other than Group H, Group I and Group R,
Division 1 not located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access when the entire building is equipped with
both an automatic sprinkler system throughout and an approved fire
alarm system.
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Deleted.
SECTION 3305(g)
CORRIDOR CONSTRUCTION, EXCEPTION 6
3309(a)
ENCLOSURES, EXCEPTION 1
Amend EXCEPTION 1 to read as follows:
EXCEPTIONS:
1. In other than Group H, Group I, and Group R-1 Occupancies, an
enclosure will not be required for a stairway, ramp, or escalator serving
only one adjacent floor and not connected with corridors or stairways
serving other floors. For enclosure of escalators serving Group B
Occupancies, see Chapter 17.
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SECTION 3309(a)
ENCLOSURES, EXCEPTION 4
Add EXCEPTION 4:
4. Stairs to mezzanines not exceeding thirty (30) percent of the floor area
of the story below the mezzanine.
SECTION 3313(b)
EXIT ILLUMINATION
Amend to read as follows:
(b) Separate sources of power. The power supply for exit illumination shall normally be
provided by the premises wiring system. In the event of its failure, illumination shall be
automatically provided from an emergency system where the occupant load served by the
exiting system exceeds:
A. One hundred in both Group H Occupancies and in Group R, Division 1
' Occupancies.
B. Fifty in Group I Occupancies.
C. Three hundred in all other occupancies.
For high-rise buildings, see Section 1807. For smokeproof enclosures, see Section 3310(g)
9.
Emergency systems shall be supplied from storage batteries or an on-site generator set
and the system shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Electrical
Code.
' SECTION 3314(d)
EXIT SIGNS
' Amend to read as follows:
(d) Separate sources of power. When separate sources of power are required for exit
illumination by Section 3313(b), power to one of the lamps for exit signs shall be from
storage batteries or an on-site generator set and the system shall be installed in
accordance with the Electrical Code. For high-rise buildings, see Section 1807.
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TABLE 33-A
MINIMUM EGRESS REQUIREMENTS
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Amend Table 33-A as follows:
Delete column titled "ACCESS BY MEANS OF A RAMP OR AN ELEVATOR MUST BE
PROVIDED FOR THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED AS INDICATED." Also delete
footnotes 3, 4, 5,. 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. For access requirements for the physically
handicapped refer to Section 511.
Add the following below use 3 of Table No. 33-A:
Minimum of Two Exits Other
Than Elevators Are Required
Where Number of Occupants
Use Is At Least
3A. Airport Terminal Buildings
Concourse Areas
Waiting Rooms
Baggage Claim Areas
Baggage Handling
50
50
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SECTION 3801(a)
FIRE PUMPS
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Add new paragraph at the end of this subsection as follows:
Pumps required by this chapter shall be installed per NFPA 20, 1987 edition.
SECTION 3801(d)
SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE
STANDARDS
Amend to read as follows:
100
15
20
300
(d) Standards. Fire extinguishing systems shall comply with NFPA 13, Standard for the
Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 1987 edition and NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation
of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 1986 edition.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems not covered by NFPA standards
13 or 14 shall be approved and installed in accordance with the Fire
Code.
2. Automatic sprinkler systems may be connected to the domestic water-
supply main when approved by the building official, provided the
Occupant Load
Factor
(Square Feet)
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domestic water supply is of adequate pressure, capacity and sizing for
the combined domestic and sprinkler requirements. In such case, the
sprinkler system connection shall be made between the public water
main or meter and the building shutoff valve, and there shall not be
intervening valves or connections. The fire department connection may
be omitted when approved by the fire department.
SECTION 3802
AUTOMATIC FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
' Amend to read as follows:
Sec. 3802(a). Where Required. An automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be installed
in all occupancies within the Airport boundaries. The exceptions below do not apply to
Airport terminal buildings or buildings in support of aircraft operations.
~, EXCEPTIONS:
~ 1. Type I, Fire Resistive Construction not exceeding 3,000 square feet.
' 2. Type Ii, Fire Resistive Construction not exceeding 2,500 square feet.
3. Type II, One Hour or Type III, One Hour Construction not exceeding
' 1,800 square feet.
4. Type II, N or Type III, N Construction not exceeding 1,200 square feet.
The above exceptions apply only to free-standing buildings surrounded by streets or yards
at least sixty (60) feet in width on all sides. Area limits shown are for gross building
area. Area separation walls may not be used to increase the total allowable area for
unsprinklered buildings.
(b) Unchanged.
(c) Group A Occupancies.
1. Deleted
2. Unchanged.
3. Deleted.
4. Unchanged.
5. Unchanged.
~ (d) Deleted.
(e) Unchanged.
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(g) Unchanged.
SECTION 3804
PERMISSIBLE SPRINKLER OMISSIONS
Amend the first paragraph as follows:
Sec. 3804. Sprinklers may be omitted from rooms and areas listed below when other
approved automatic fire-extinguishing systems are installed in addition to an approved
.smoke detection system and separation from the remainder of the building by one hour
walls with Class C door assemblies.
SECTION 3805(f)
STANDPIPE ACCESS
Add the following to 3805(f):
Standpipes, when provided at required stairwells, shall include outlets both inside and
outside of stairwell at each floor level.
' TABLE 38-A
STANDPIPE REQUIREMENTS
Amend Table No. 38-A including footnote 6 as follows:
Hoses shall not be provided on standpipe systems unless specifically required by the Fire
Chief.
APPENDIX CHAPTER 1
s LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS
New listing as follows:
Appendix Chapter 1 is adopted as part of this code except as herein amended.
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APPENDIX SECTION 115
SMOKE DETECTORS
' Amend to read as follows:
Sec. 115. Every dwelling unit and every guest room in a hotel or lodging house used for
sleeping purposes shall be provided with smoke detectors installed in accordance with
Section 1210(a).
APPENDIX SECTION 125(a)3
SMOKE DETECTORS
Amend the second paragraph to read as follows:
Refer to Section 1210(a) for smoke detector power source and wiring.
Amend to read as follows:
APPENDIX SECTION 125(a)4
MANUAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
4. Manual fire alarm system. An approved manual fire alarm system
connected to the Airport's central fire alarm system shall be provided.
APPENDIX SECTION 125(a)10
' ACCESS AND COMMUNICATION
Amend to read as follows:
' 10. Unlocked stairway doors. Exit doors into exit stairway enclosures shall
be maintained unlocked from the stairway side on at least every third
floor level. All unlocked doors shall bear a sign stating ACCESS ONTO
I~ FLOOR THIS LEVEL. Stairway doors may be locked, subject to the
following conditions:
a. Stairway doors which are to be locked from the stairway side shall
have the capability of being unlocked simultaneously without
unlatching upon a signal from an approved location.
b. A telephone or other two-way communications system connected to
an approved emergency service which operates continuously shall
be provided at not less than every third floor in each required
;~, stairway.
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APPENDIX SECTION 125(b)
SPRINKLER ALTERNATIVES
Delete Items 4 and 9.
APPENDIX CHAPTER 7
AVIATION CONTROL TOWERS
New listing as follows:
Division II (Aviation Control Towers) is adopted as part of this code.
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PART THREE
AMENDMENTS TO THE 1985 UNIFORM FIRE CODE
SECTION 2.303
STANDARDS
Amend to read:
' Sec. 2.303. Fire Code Standards. The standards listed below and referenced by this code
are hereby declared to be part of this code.
Article 9
Standard; Section Numbers:
D56-77 ASTM; 9.108
Standard Method of Test for Flashpoint by Tag Closed Tester
D93-57 ASTM; 9.108
Standard Method of Test for Flashpoint by the Pensky -Martens Closed Tester
D324-73 ASTM; 9.108
Standard Method of Test for Flashpoint of Aviation Turbine Fuels by Setaflash
Closed Tester
t' D3278-73 ASTM; 9.108
Standard Method of Test for Flashpoint of Liquids by Setaflash Closed Tester
D323-72 ASTM; 9.124
Standard Method of Test for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid
Method)
' D92-72 ASTM; 9.108 and 79.201a
Standard Method of Test for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup
Article 10
Standard; Section Numbers:
NFPA. 10, 1984; 10.301, 10.303, 24.113, 30.104, 30.105, 45.209(b), 45.307, 79.205(a) and
79.807(c)
' Selection, Installation, Inspection, Maintenance and Testing of Portable Fire
Extinguishers
NFPA 72A-1985, NFPA 72C-1986, NFPA 72D-1986 and the Design Criteria Manual
of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport; 10.306 and Appendix III C.
Installation, maintenance and use of Fire Alarm Protective Signalling systems.
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Article 24
' NFPA 407-1985; 24.121 and 24.201
Aircraft Fueling
Article 62
NFPA 86-1985; 62.101 and 62.105
Industrial Processing Ovens and Furnaces
Article 74
NFPA 50 - 1985; 74.106
Industrial and Institutional Bulk Oxygen Systems
' Article 79
NFPA 11-1983; 79.511(c)
Foam Fire Protection Systems
~, NFPA 15-1985; 79.301(d), 79.506(c), 79.508(e) and 79.510(b)
Fixed Water Spray Fire Protection Systems
NFPA 704-1985; 9.110, 51.102, 79.504, 80.103, 80.111 and 86.103(a)
Identification of the Health, Flammability and Reactivity of Hazardous
Materials.
NFPA 385-1985; 24.201(a) and 79.1202
Vehicles for Transporting Flammable or Combustible Liquids
NFPA 386-1985; 79.104(a)
Portable Flammable or Combustible Liquid Tanks
' Article 81
NFPA 231-1985; 81.101, 81.104, 81.106, 81.108 and 81.110
' High-Piled General Storage of Combustibles in Buildings
NFPA 231C-1986; 79.203(a), Table No. 79.200-D-3, 81.101, 81.104, 81.106, 81.108 and
,' 81.110
High-Piled Rack Storage of Combustibles in Buildings
Article 82
NFPA 58-1986; 82.104 and 82.105
,' Liquefied Petroleum Gas Storage and Use
NFPA 59-1984; 82.104
' Liquefied Petroleum Gas Utility Plants
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SECTION 4.101
PERMIT REQUIRED
Sec. 4.101. A permit shall be obtained from the Bureau of Fire Prevention prior to
engaging in the following activities, operations, practices or functions unless specifically
prohibited in which case no permit may be issued:
Amend these selected items to read:
3. Automotive Wrecking Yards. The operation of an automotive wrecking
yard is prohibited within the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
See Article 34.
7. Candles and Open Flames in Assembly Areas. Open flame food
preparation and candles and other open flame decorative lighting are
prohibited within the Dallas/Fort International Airport.
8. Cellulose Nitrate Storage. The handling, storage, manufacturing or
assemblage of articles containing cellulose nitrate plastics (Pyroxylin)
as defined in Section 9.105 of this Code are prohibited within the
.. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. See Article 27.
14. Dust Producing Operations. Dust producing operations as defined in
Section 76.101 of this Code are prohibited within the Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport.
16. Fireworks. Fireworks as defined in Section 9.108 of this Code are
prohibited within the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. See
Article 78.
19. Fruit Ripening. The ripening of fruit using ethylene as defined in
Section 46.101 of this Code is prohibited within the Dallas/Fort Worth
i International Airport.
22. Hazardous Materials. To store, transport or handle more than 10 gallons
of corrosive liquids or more than 100 pounds of oxidizing materials or
more than one pound of organic peroxides or any amount of nitro
methane or 200 pounds or more of ammonia nitrate, ammonia nitrate
fertilizers and fertilizer mixtures covered by Section 80.106(d); or any
amount of highly toxic materials, pyrophoric materials, hypergolic
materials, cryogenic or poisonous gases. See Article 80.
25. High-Piled Combustible Storage. To use any building or portion thereof
exceeding 1,000 square feet for the storage of high-piled combustible
stock. A floor plan showing the dimensions and location of the
stockpiles and aisles shall be submitted to the Bureau of Fire Prevention
with applications for such permits. See Article 81.
26. Junk Yards. Junk yards, wrecking yards, junk or waste material
andling shall be prohibited within the Dallas/Fort Worth International
Airport. See Article 34.
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28. Lumber Yards. To store lumber in excess of 100 board feet. See Article
~1 30.
31. Matches. To store matches in excess of ten matchman's gross (14,400
each gross). The manufacture of matches is prohibited within the
~, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. See Article 83.
32. Nitrate Film. The storage, handling, use or display of nitrate film is
prohibited within the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
36. Organic Coatings. The manufacture of organic coatings as defined in
Section 50.101 of this Code shall be prohibited within the Dallas/Fort
Worth International Airport.
45. Tire Reca in Tire recapping or rebuilding shall be prohibited within
the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. See Article 31.
46. Waste Material Handlin Plant. Waste material handling plants shall be
prohibited within the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. See
Article 34.
SECTION 9.103
'~ DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS (AIRPORT)
Amend by adding:
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Sec. 9.103. Airport. For the purpose of this Code, airport shall- mean the area within the
~ boundaries of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
SECTION 9.104
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS (BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION)
Amend to read:
Sec. 9.104. Bureau of Fire Prevention is the Bureau of Fire Prevention of the
„~ Department of Public Safety for the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
SECTION 9.105
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS (FIRE CHIEF, POLICE CHIEF)
Amend to read:
Sec. 9.105. Chief Fire Chief or Chief of the Fire De artment is the Director of the
Department of Public Safety for the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
~~ Chief of Police or Police De artment is the Director of the Department of Public Safety
for the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
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SECTION 9.108
!~; DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS (FIRE DEPARTMENT)
Amend to read:
Sec. 9.108. Fire Department is the Department of Public Safety for the Dallas/Fort
Worth International Airport.
SECTION 10.207
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
Amend to Read:
Sec. 10.207.
(a) Definition. Fire lane is an access roadway which provides unobstructed
passage for fire department apparatus responding to or engaged in
emergency fire and rescue operations.
(b) When Required. Every building hereafter constructed shall be
accessible to fire department apparatus 6y way of access roadways with
all-weather driving surface.
~~ (c) Specifications. The access roadways shall be provided and maintained
in accordance with the provisions of this section:
1. Shall be not less than twenty-two feet (22') of unobstructed width.
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2. Shall be extended to within one-hundred fifty feet (150') of all
portions of the exterior wall of the first story of any building.
3. Shall provide adequate roadway turning radius and turnarounds as
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described in Section 10.207 (e) of this Code.
~, 4. Shall be capable of supporting the imposed load of 40,000 pound
fire apparatus with two-thirds of the weight on the rear axle.
~~ 5. Shall have a minimum of thirteen feet, six inches (13'6") of vertical
clearance.
(d) Extent. The access roadway shall be extended to within one hundred
~" fifty feet (150') of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of
any building. Where the access roadway cannot be provided to within
one hundred fifty feet (150') of all exterior walls of the first story of a
building, approved fire protection system or systems shall be provided
as required and approved by the Chief and adequate access roadways
extending to within one hundred fifty feet (150') of the entire front of
~ the building shall be provided for fire equipment access to the building
\~~ as required and approved by the Chief.
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(e) Turnarounds and Turning Radius. Dead-end fire department access
roads in excess of one hundred fifty feet (150'), and dead-end fire lanes
in excess of one hundred fifty feet (150') from a public street, shall be
provided with approved provisions for the turning around of fire
department apparatus. The turning area required is a radius of fifty-
seven feet (57'). The turning area shall have an internal radius of
thirty-five feet (35') or greater. All external radii shall be twenty-two
feet (22') greater than the corresponding internal radii and in no event
less than fifty-seven feet (57').
(f) Surface. All fire lanes shall be constructed of concrete, asphalt, or
other hard surface material approved by the Chief and capable of
supporting the imposed load of a 40,000 pound fire apparatus with two-
thirds of the weight on the rear axle. Such surface shall be maintained
in a first class condition at all times, capable of allowing free passage
of fire department apparatus.
(g) Marking. Fire lanes shall be marked with a six inch (6") red stripe by
paint the shade and type of which comply with State of Texas
specifications or have been approved by Airport Planning and
Engineering. The words "FIRE LANE NO PARKING" shall be stenciled
with four inch (4") letters with white paint on the red stripe. The
interval between stenciled signs shall be adequate to inform the public
of the existence of the fire lane but in no event shall the interval be
greater than twenty feet (20'). All fire lane marking and lettering shall
be maintained and shall be clearly legible. Appropriate signs may be
used in lieu of red stripes when approved by the Chief. No person shall
mark, post or otherwise identify anon-fire lane, private vehicular
passageway as a fire lane.
(h) Permissible Modifications. Clearances or width required by this section
may be increased when, in the opinion of the Chief, minimum
clearances or widths are not adequate to provide fire apparatus access.
(i) Brid es. Where a bridge is required to be used as access under this
section, it shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
Airport Building Code and using designed live loading sufficient to carry
the imposed loads of the fire apparatus.
(j) Grade. The gradient for a fire apparatus access roadway shall not
exceed the maximum approved by the Chief.
(k) Obstructions. The owner or person in control of property upon which a
fire lane exists shall maintain the entire required width of the fire lane
free and clear of any parked vehicle or other obstruction at all times.
1. The owner or person in control of property upon which a fire lane
exists shall cause any motor vehicle other than an authorized
emergency vehicle, that is parked in a fire lane to be removed in
accordance with Article 6701 q-1 of the Texas Revised Civil
Statutes.
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2. No person shall park, stop or leave standing any non-emergency
vehicle, either attended or unattended, within any portion of a fire
lane.
3. No person shall place any object of any kind in, on or across a f ire
lane in such a manner as to obstruct the free passage of fire
apparatus over a fire lane.
4. Any vehicle found parked or standing in any designated fire lane
shall be subject to impoundment by the Chief or subject to removal
by any other method authorized by law.
5. For purposes of this subsection,
a. Non-emergency vehicle shall mean a vehicle of any type other
;~ than the following:
(i.) The vehicles assigned to the Department of Public
Safety, including, but not limited to, trucks, pumpers,
and marked automobiles;
(ii.) Official police and official law enforcement agency
vehicles and marked automobiles and official fire
department agency vehicles;
~ (iii.) Official marked ambulances.
~ b. Area specifically designated as a fire lane shall mean any lane
which has markings or signage which give notice that the lane
is reserved or meant for use as a fire lane.
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(1) Maintenance. The Chief shall report any neglected surface cond t o ,
markings or signs to the owner or person in control of property upon
~, which a fire lane exists and shall issue orders for repair.
1. It shall be unlawful for the owner or person in control of property
on which a fire lane has been designated or exists to fail to
~~ maintain the surface of the fire lane in a condition, free of
potholes and other, non-approved obstructions.
2. It shall be unlawful for the owner or person in control of property
in which a fire lane has been designated or exists to fail to
maintain any marking of the fire lane as required by this code in a
condition which is not clearly legible.
m hief's Authorit to Establish. The Chief of the fire de artment is
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' hereby authorized and empowered to establish and designate fire lanes
~ as he may deem necessary for the proper ingress and egress of
emergency vehicles. Fire lanes must be installed in compliance with
Section 10.207. A copy of the site plan of the fire lane shall be kept on
file with the fire department. Any fire lane designated by the Chief
~~ shall become effective as of the date the Chief so designates.
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~- (n) Fire Lane Site Plan. When fire lanes are required in accordance with
Section 10.207, the owner, developer or leasee shall submit a fire lane
' site plan (8 1/2" X 11") to the Planning and Engineering Department prior
to the issuing of a building permit.
~, 1. The fire lane site plan shall be forwarded to the Chief for approval.
2. Approved fire lane site plans shall be kept on file with the fire
department.
3. Construction of the building shall not begin until the fire lane site
plan has been submitted to and approved by the Chief.
o Desi nation of Fire Lanes. The Chief shall desi Hate a fire lane when:
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~~ 1. Afire lane site plan which has been submitted is approved by the
Chief.
~, 2. The ingress or egress to the piece of property is not adequate for
fire department apparatus.
,~ (p) Fire Lanes in Existence. Any fire lane that has been established prior
;~ to February 1, 1986, and designated by the Chief, or that has been
established by a separate ordinance shall be fire lanes for all intents and
purposes and shall be maintained and respected as required by this code.
~' (q) Exception. The requirements of this section may be modified when, in
the opinion of the Chief, fire fighting or rescue operations would not be
impaired.
~~J (r) Parkin .
1. It shall be unlawful for any person to park, stop or leave standing
~~ any non-emergency vehicle within any area specifically designated
as a fire lane. Proof that an area is marked in substantial
compliance with Section 10.207(k) shall constitute prima facie
evidence that the area has been specif~cal!y designated as a fire
lane in accordance with the requirements of this section.
'' 2. When any person is charged with a violation of subsection (r)1.,
proof that the vehicle was registered to the person, charged with
the offense as of the date of alleged offense shall constitute prima
facie evidence and a presumption that the vehicle was parked by
the person charged.
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SECTION 10.208
PREMISES IDENTIFICATION
Add to the first sentence:
Sec. 10.208.
Unless the Chief of the Fire Department waives such requirement specifically and in
writing..
SECTION 10.301(a)
INSTALLATION (PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS)
Amend second paragraph to read:
Sec. 10.301 (a).
Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA !0,
Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 1984 Edition.
SECTION 10.301
INSTALLATION (SPECIAL HAZARDS)
Amend the last sentence of paragraph to read:
Section 10.301(b).
Where such systems are installed, they shall be in accordance with the
applicable standards of the National Fire Protection Association.
SECTION 10.302(a)
MAINTENANCE (FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS)
Amendment:
Sec. 10.302(a). "Delete the Exception to this Section."
SECTION 10.306
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
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Sec. 10.306. Fire alarm requirements, installation and maintenance shall be in
accordance with Appendix III-C of this code. All systems shall meet the requirements of
the Standard for the Installation, Maintenance and Use of Proprietary Protective
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Signaling Systems, NFPA 72D, 1986 Edition and the Fire Alarm Generic Specifications
(Revision 12/22/86) of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
SECTION 10.314
FIRE-EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT FOR PROTECTION OF KITCHEN GREASE
HOODS AND DUCTS
Amend the first sentence of the second paragraph to read:
Sec. 10.314. All systems shall comply with the requirements of the Mechanical Code,
NFPA 96 -Standard for the Installation of Equipment for the Removal of Smoke and
Grease-Laden Vapors from Commercial Cooking Equipment - 1984 Edition and this code.
SECTION 11.206
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS BENEATH STRUCTURES
Amend by Adding:
Sec. 11.206. It shall be a violation of this code for any person, to place or cause to be
placed in, upon, under or adjacent to a_y bridge, building, canopy or other permanent
structure, ~ temporary building, construction trailer, mobile home, guard house or any
other structure used for human occupancy or used for the storage of any material.
SECTION 11.403
ASPHALT KETTLES
Amendment:
'~ Sec. 11.403. "Delete the Exception of this Section"
~, SECTION 12.106(d)
,~ STAIRWAYS
Amend by adding to the first sentence:
Sec. 12.106(d)...and such enclosure is protected by installed sprinkler protection.
SECTION 24.103
DISPENSING FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
Amend by adding to the first sentence:
Sec. 24.103. ....and NFPA 407 Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing, 1985 Edition.
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SECTION 24.104(a)
TRANSFERRING FUEL
Amend (a) to read:
Sec. 24.104(a). Aircraft fuel transferring operations shall comply with the requirements
of NFPA 407, 1985 Edition and NFPA 410, 1980 Edition
SECTION 27.102
PERMITS (CELLULOSE NITRATE PROHIBITED)
Amend to read:
Sec. 27.102. The storage, use or handling of cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) is prohibited
within Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
SECTION 29.106
APPROVED LOCATIONS (AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR GARAGES)
Amend to read:
Sec. 29.106.
(a) Automotive repair garages shall not be operated within 1,000 feet of any
Group A, E, I or R Division 1 occupancy.
Exception: Minor emergency repair work may be performed on a
vehicle within 1,000 feet of an A, E, I or R Division 1 occupancy.
SECTION 30.101
PERMITS (LUMBER STORAGE)
Amend to .read:
Sec. 30.101. For a permit to store lumber in excess of 100 board feet, see section 4.101.
Storage of lumber shall not exceed 100,000 board feet. Commercial lumber yards,
sawmills and wood working plants are prohibited within the Airport. The Bureau of Fire
Prevention shall determine where lumber may be stored when in quantities of greater
than 100 board feet.
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SECTION 31.101
GENERAL (TIRE RE-BUILDING PLANTS PROHIBITED)
Amend to read:
Sec. 31.101. Tire-rebuilding plants are prohibited within the Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport.
SECTION 34.101
GENERAL (CELLULOSE NITRATE FILM PROHIBITED)
Amend to read:
Section 34.101. The storage, handling and use of cellulose nitrate motion picture film is
prohibited within Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
SECTION 34.102
PERMITS (WRECKING YARDS, JUNK OR WASTE HANDLING PLANTS PROHIBITED)
Amend to read:
Sec. 34.102. Wrecking yards, junk or waste material handling plants are prohibited within
the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
SECTION 36.101
SCOPE (DRY CLEANING WITH COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS)
Amendment:
Sec. 36.101. "Delete the Exception"
SECTION 45.501
OPERATIONS INCLUDED (AUTOMOTIVE UNDERCOATING PROHIBITED)
Amend to read:
Sec. 45.501.(a) Automobile undercoating is prohibited within Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport.
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SECTION 45.701
~~ GENERAL (ORGANIC PEROXIDES IN COATINGS PROHIBITED)
Amend to read:
Sec. 45.701(a). The use of or anic roxides in dual com onent coatin s is rohibited
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SECTION 46.102
PERMITS (FRUIT RIPENING PROCESSES PROHIBITED)
Amend to read:
Sec. 46.102. Fruit ripening processes are prohibited within Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport.
SECTION 49.109
STORAGE OF CALCIUM CARBIDE IN BUILDINGS
Amend to read:
Sec. 49.109. Storage and use of calcium carbide for the generation of flammable gases is
prohibited within the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
SECTION 49.110
GENERATORS TO BE APPROVED (ACETYLENE GENERATORS PROHIBITED)
Amend to read:
Sec. 49.110. Acetylene generators are prohibited within the Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport.
SECTION 50.101
SCOPE (MANUFACTURE OF ORGANIC COATINGS PROHIBITED)
Amend by adding:
Sec. 50.101.
(c) The manufacture of organic coatings is prohibited within the
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
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SECTION 61.103
DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION (OIL BURNING EQUIPMENT)
Amend to read:
Sec. 61.103. A permit shall be required for the installation of all oil burning equipment,
including portable unvented oil-burning heating appliances. Installation of oil burning
equipment shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation
of Oil Burning Equipment, 1983 Edition, and the Mechanical Code.
SECTION 74.106
BULK OXYGEN SYSTEM AT CONSUMER SITES
Amend to read:
Sec. 74.106. Bulk oxygen systems are prohibited within the Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport.
SECTION 75.301
INSTALLATION OF ABOVEGROUND CONTAINERS (CRYOGENIC FLUIDS)
Amend by adding:
(h) Sec. 75.301. Containers used for aboveground storage of cryogenic
fluids shall not be located within 2,000 feet of any Group A or R
Division 1 occupancy.
SECTION 77.102
SCOPE (EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING AGENTS)
Amend to read:
Sec. 77.102. Delete item 7 of Sec. 77.102 (a)
SECTION 77.106
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING AGENTS)
Amend to read:
Section 77.106. The storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited within the
limits established by law as the limits of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, except
for temporary storage for use in connection with approved blasting operations. The
Bureau of Fire Prevention shall determine the location of explosive storage.
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SECTION 77.201
STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVE
Amend to read:
Sec. 77.201. Change quantity in the first sentence to 50 pounds.
SECTION 77.202
GUNPOWDER
Amend to read:
Sec. 77.202. Change the quantities in the first sentence to:
Smokeless powder not to exceed 20 pounds
Black sporting powder not to exceed one pound
Small arms primers not to exceed 2,000
SECTION 77.203(a)
CLASS I MAGAZINES
Amend by adding to the first sentence:
Sec. 77.203(a). Class I magazines shall meet the requirements of this section as well as
the requirements of the Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage and Use of
Explosive Material, NFPA 495, 1985 Edition.
SECTION 77.204(a)
CLASS II MAGAZINES
Amend by adding to the first sentence:
Sec. 77.204(a). Class II magazines shall meet the requirements of this section as well as
the Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage and Use of Explosive Material,
NFPA 495, 1985 Edition.
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SECTION 77.301
USE AND HANDLING OF EXPLOSIVES
Amend to read:
Sec. 77.301
(g) Blasting operations shall be conducted in accordance with this code and
the Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage and Use of
Explosive Material, NFPA 495, 1985 Edition.
SECTION 77.302
TRANSPORTATIOIy OF EXPLOSIVES
Amend to read:
Section 77.302
(1) The Department of Public Safety's Bureau of Fire Prevention shall
determine the route explosive carrying vehicles shall take within the
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
(p) The Department of Public Safety for the Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport shall be promptly notified _ _ _ _ etc.
SECTION 77.305
MIXING BLASTING AGENTS
Amend to read:
Sec. 77.305. Mixing of blasting agents or explosives of any kind are prohibited within the
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
SECTION 77.401
MANUFACTURING, ASSEMBLING AND TESTING (EXPLOSIVES AND
BLASTING AGENTS)
Amend to read:
Sec. 77.401. Manufacturing, assembling and testing of explosives or blasting agents is
prohibited within the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
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SECTION 78.102
PERMITS FOR MANUFACTURING, SALE AND DISCHARGE
(FIREWORKS PROHIBITED)
Amend to read:
Sec. 78.102. The possession of, manufacturing, sale or discharge of fireworks is
prohibited within the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
SECTION 79.101
SCOPE (FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS)
Amend the first sentence of the first paragraph to read:
Sec. 79.101.
(a) General. The storage, use, dispensing and mixing of flammable and
combustible liquids shall be in accordance with this article and the
Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code NFPA 30, 1984 Edition.
SECTION 79.105(a)
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF TANKS
Amendment:
Delete items: 79.105. (a) 2B, 79.105. (a) 2C, and 79.105. (a) 2D
SECTION 79.204
LIQUID STORAGE WAREHOUSES
Amend to read:
Sec. 79.204(a). General. Flammable liquid warehouses shall be prohibited within the
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
SECTION 79.301
GENERAL (STATIONARY TANK STORAGE)
~~; Amend to read:
` Sec. 79.301.
~` (b) Where Allowed. Stationary tanks for the storage of Class II, or Class
III-A liquids may be installed in industrial plants, chemical plants,
~~ distilleries, service stations, processing plants, bulk plants and
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refineries when in room or buildings constructed and separated as
required in the Building Code for Group H, Division 2 Occupancies or
for fuel storage for emergency and standby power systems when
approved by the Chief.
SECTION 79.401
GENERAL (CONTAINER AND PORTABLE TANK STORAGE)
Amend by adding:
Sec. 79.401. Portable tanks containing flammable or combustible liquids are prohibited
within the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport except at construction locations
meeting the approval of the Chief.
SECTION 79.402
PLANS (PORTABLE TANKS)
Amend to read:
Sec. 79.402. Amend quantity in first sentence -Change from 5,000 gallons to 60 gallons.
SECTION 79.501
RESTRICTED LOCATIONS (STATIONARY TANK STORAGE)
Amend to read:
Sec. 79.501. Except in bulk plants, storage of Class I, II or III liquids in aboveground
tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the Dallas/Fort Worth International
Airport.
SECTION 79.601
GENERAL (UNDERGROUND TANK STORAGE)
11 Amend the first sentence of the first paragraph to read:
Sec. 79.601(a). Location. "A flammable or combustible liquid storage tank may be
~~. located underground outside of a building; if such installation meets the requirements of
this section, storage tanks shall not be located under buildings.
~~ And add after the last sentence:
All underground flammable or combustible liquid tanks of 500 gallons capacity or larger
shall be equipped as follows:
~' A 6" or larger perforated pipe or tube shall be installed within the sand or
gravel back fill of the tank excavation hole to the depth of the lowest point
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of any tank or its bedded foundation. Perforation of the pipe shall be
~~ continuous to within 3 feet of the pavement, covering, or grade. Sampling
for leakage of the stored product and removal of contaminated ground water
can be drawn from this sampling tube. A removable cover for inspection
which is capable of withstanding traffic over the tank area shall be provided
over the perforated tube.
SECTION 79.802
INSIDE OPERATIONS (USE, DISPENSING, AND MIXING OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS)
Sec. 79.802. Delete the "Exception" to Section 79.802 (a).
SECTION 79.902
STORAGE (SERVICE STATIONS)
Amend to read:
Sec. 79.902. In the first sentence of the first paragraph under (c) Special Enclosures,
delete Class I liquids and delete in its entirety the second paragraph.
SECTION 79.909
SERVICE STATIONS LOCATED INSIDE BUILDINGS
Amend to read:
~" Sec. 79.909.
(a) General. Service stations located inside buildings shall be prohibited
within the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
SECTION 79.910
MARINE SERVICE STATIONS
Amend to read:
Sec. 79.910.
(a) General. Marine service stations are prohibited within the Dallas/Fort
Worth International Airport.
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SECTION 79.1102
PERMITS (DRILLING OPERATIONS PROHIBITED)
Amend to read:
Sec. 79.1102(a). Well drilling operations are prohibited within the Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport.
SECTION 79.1401
SCOPE (LOCATION OF BULK PLANTS)
Amend by adding to the last sentence:
Sec. 79.1401. The Chief of the Department of Public Safety shall determine the location
of bulk plants with respect to safety of persons and buildings of the adjoining property.
SECTION 79.1501
SCOPE (CHEMICAL PROCESSING PLANTS PROHIBITED)
Amend by adding after the last sentence:
Sec. 79.1501. Chemical and processing plants and related activities shall be prohibited
within the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
SECTION 79.1601
SCOPE (REFINERIES AND DISTILLERIES PROHIBITED)
Amend by adding after the last sentence:
Sec. 79.!601. Refineries and distilleries are prohibited within the Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport.
SECTION 79.1801
SCOPE (DRY CLEANING WITH FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS PROHIBITED)
Amend by adding after the last sentence:
Sec. 79.1801. Dry cleaning with flammable or combustible liquids shall be prohibited
within the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
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SECTION 80.101
SCOPE (HAZARDOUS MATERIAL STORAGE)
Amend by adding after the last sentence:
Sec. 80.101. The Bureau of Fire Prevention shall determine the locations for storage and
use of hazardous materials. Items meeting the definition of hazardous materials shall
not be sold, manufactured or mixed within the Airport. Transportation, storage and use
of hazardous materials shall be regulated by this code as well as the Airport Operations
Manual and all Federal Regulations pertaining to the storage or transportation of
hazardous materials.
SECTION 80.106
REACTIVE AND UNSTABLE MATERIALS
Amendment:
Sec. 80.106.
In the first sentence of the first paragraph, change the quantity to five
pounds and add after the last sentence of the first paragraph:
The maximum quantity of organic peroxide allowable at any location
shall be 50 pounds.
(c) Nitromethane shall be prohibited within the Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport.
SECTION 80.109
STORAGE CABINETS FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
~ Amend to read:
Sec. 80.109.
(b) Construction. Only listed hazardous material storage cabinets shall be
used.
SECTION 80.111
IDENTIFICATION OF ABOVEGROUND TANKS AND VESSELS
Amend to read:
Sec. 80.111(a). Aboveground storage vessels and pressure vessels of hazardous materials
shall be prohibited within the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
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SECTION 83.101
PERMITS (MANUFACTURE OF MATCHES PROHIBITED)
Amend to read:
Sec. 83.101. The manufacture of matches is prohibited within the Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport. A permit is required for the storage of more than one (1)
matchman's gross (14,400 matches). See Section 4.101.
SECTION 85.101
SCOPE (NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED)
Amend by adding after the second paragraph:
Sec. 85.101. The Electrical Code shall be the National Electrical Code NFPA 70, 1987
Edition.
APPENDIX
ADOPTED APPENDICES
To be adopted in their entirety:
Appendix I-A
Life Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings Other Than High Rise
Appendix I-B
Life Safety Requirements for Existing High Rise Buildings
Appendix I-C
Stairway Identification
Appendix II-A
Suppression and Control of Hazardous Fire Areas
Appendix II-B
Protection of Flammable or Combustible Liquids in Tanks in Locations That May be
Flooded
Appendix III-A
Testing Fire-Extinguishing Systems, Standpipes and Combination Systems
Appendix V-A
Nationally Recognized Standards of Good Practice
Appendix VI-C
Reference Tables from the Uniform Building Code
Appendix VI-D
Unit Conversion Tables
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APPENDIX III-C
FIRE ALARM REQUIREMENTS
Amend by adding:
5. Design Requirements.
(f) Specifications -Every fire alarm system hereafter installed shall
be designed, installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA
72D, Proprietary Protective Signaling Systems, 1986 Edition, and
The D/FW Fire Alarm Generic Specifications (Revision 12/22/86) of
the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Every fire alarm
system shall have equipment compatible to and be used in
conjunction with the Airport's central fire alarm system.
Amend to read:
9. Required Installation
(a) All buildings or structures hereafter constructed shall have
installed a complete, fully operational fire alarm system in
accordance with Item S of Appendix III-C.
Exception: Storage sheds and detached buildings of 1,000 square
feet or less and not used for human occupancy may not require an
alarm system.
END OF AMENDMENTS TO 1985 UNIFORM FIRE CODE
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PART FOUR
ELECTRICAL CODE AMENDMENTS
Reference to Adopted Electrical Code: The 1987 National Electrical Code and the
Uniform Administration Code Provisions for the 1987 National Electrical Code as
amended herein is the Electrical Code of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Amendments:
SECTION 203
BOARD OF APPEALS
Amend to read as follows:
Sec. 203. Refer to Part One, Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution for
information pertaining to the Board of Appeals.
SECTION 301(a)
PERMITS
Amend to read as follows:
Sec. 301(a). Permits Required. Except as specified in subsection (b) of this section, no
electrical system regulated by this code shall be installed, altered, repaired, replaced or
remodeled unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained
from the building official.
SECTION 304
_ FEES
Sec. 304. Omit Sec. 304 as written in the Electrical Code and Table No. 3-A -Electrical
Permit Fees and substitute therefore Sec. 304 of the Building Code together with Table
No. 3-A -Building Permit Fees in the Building Code.
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PART FIVE
MECHAMCAL CODE AMENDMENTS
Reference to Adopted Mechanical Code: The 1955 Uniform Mechanical Code as amended
herein is the Mechanical Code of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Amendments:
SECTION 101
TITLE
Amend to read as follows:
Sec. 101. These regulations shall be known as the "Mechanical Code," may be cited as
such, and will be referred to herein in as "this code."
SECTION 203
~I BOARD OF APPEALS
-" Amend to read as follows:
Sec. 203. Refer to Part One, Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution for
-information pertaining to the Board of Appeals.
/1 SECTION 30fl(a)
PERMITS
Amend to read as follows:
,~ Sec. 301(a). Permits Required. Except as permitted in subsection (b) of this section, no
mechanical system regulated by this code shall be installed, altered, repaired, replaced
or remodeled unless a separate permit for each separate building or structure has first
~ been obtained from the building official.
SECTION 304
11 FEES
Sec. 304. Omit Sec. 304 as written in the Mechanical Code and Table No. 3-A -
Mechanical Permit Fees and substitute therefore Sec. 304 of the Building Code together
with Table No. 3 A -Building Permit Fees in the Building Code.
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PART SI?C
PLUMBING CODE AMENDMENTS
Reference to Adopted Plumbing Code: The 198 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code
as amended herein is the Plumbing Code of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Amendments:
SECTION 10.1
TITLE
Amend to read as follows:
Sec. 10.1. These regulations shall be known as the "Plumbing Code" may be cited as such
and will be referred to herein as "this code."
SECTION 20.1
,~ ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY
-' Amend to read as follows:
Sec. 20.1. The Administrative Authority shall be the authority duly appointed to enforce
this code. Whenever the term "Administrative Authority" is used in this code it shall be
construed to mean the Building Official or his authorized representative.
SECTION 20.3
VIOLATION AND PENALTIES
Amend to read as follows:
~~ Sec. 20.3. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct,
enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use or
maintain any plumbing systems or equipment or cause or permit the same to be done in
violation of this code. For expiration of permits refer to the Building Code, Sec. 303(d)
expiration.
SECTION 20.5
WORK NOT REQUIRING A PERMIT
Amend to read as follows:
'{ Sec. 20.5. No permit shall be required for repair work listed as follows: Replacement of
I exposed traps; replacement of plumbing fixtures; replacement of appliances provided
there is no change of plumbing piping; replacement of nipples to sinks and lavatories;
replacement of valves; and the clearing of stoppages and the stopping of leaks in drains,
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soil, waste, and vent piping. Permits shall be required for the replacement of concealed
traps, the replacement of plumbing, piping with new materials and the rearrangements of
any plumbing.
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COST OF PERMIT
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Code. Substitute therefore Sec. 304 of the Building Code together with Table No. 3-A -
Building Permit Fees in the Building Code.
SECTION 20.14
BOARD OF APPEALS
Amend to read as follows:
Sec. 20.14. Refer to Part One, Construction and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution
for information pertaining to the Board of Appeals.
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- SECTION 102(c)
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY
Amend to read as follows:
Sec. 102(c). Whenever the term "Administrative Authority" is used in this code it shall
be construed to mean the Building Official or his authorized representative.
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PART SEVEN
ENERGY CODE AMENDMENTS
tl Reference to Ado ted Ener Code: The 1986 edition of the Model Energy Code of the
ouncil of American Building Officials as amended herein is the Energy Code of Dailas-
Fort Worth International Airport.
Amendments:
SECTION 101..1
TITLE
This code shall be known as the Energy Code, and may be cited as such. It is referred to
herein as "this code."
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G-7719 AppROVING CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE )of 1
PREVENTI N STA A
FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Fort Worth adopt an
ordinance providing for Construction and Fire Prevention Standards within the
boundaries of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
History
On September 26, 1971, M&C G-1846 was given to the City Council of the City
of Fort Worth for the purpose of adopting codes that regulated construction
and fire hazards at Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Airport (DFW). The City
Council on that date adopted Ordinance #6571
Paragraph 8.F contract agreement between the Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas
provides that the Airport Board shall have the power, by a duly adopted
order, to adopt and enforce rules and regulations for the orderly, safe,
efficient, and sanitary operation of the airport. The contractual agreement
between the two cities and the laws of the State of Texas provide that such
orders issued by the Airport Board shall become effective only upon approval
of the governing bodies of the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth.
The proposed Standards prescribe regulations that are consitent with
nationally recognized standards for the safeguarding to a reasonable degree
life and property They also provide for inspections and for the issuance of
permits. These Standards will be effective only within the boundaries of DFW.
This proposed ordinance will provide for updated codes.
Summary
The ordinance includes the latest model codes coverying building codes,
mechanical codes, plumbing codes, building codes, plumbing codes, electrical
codes, and fire codes. The adoption of these codes will bring construction
more in line with the codes used by cities within the Metroplex
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DEPARTMENT HEAD JOe Bi 1 ardi CITY SECRETARY
FOR ADDIFIONAL INFORMATION
CONTACT Lester Paige 7820
Ado ted Ordinance i~o
DATE